Awards & Recognition
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach and Compass Hotel By Margaritaville Naples are helping to make paradise more inclusive for everyone. April is Autism Awareness Month and both Margaritaville Beach Resort and Compass Naples have earned the Autism Double-Checked Certification, reinforcing their commitment to inclusive travel, accessibility and neurodiverse-friendly hospitality. The Autism Double-Checked Certification program…
California Closets of Southwest Florida was recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida as the 2025 Honoree of the nonprofit’s 29th Annual Storybook Ball in February. Ronald McDonald House gives families the ability to fully focus on the healing of their child by providing a temporary home away from home in a secure…
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is honoring a slate of local residents and organizations making a difference at its annual Power of Community Celebration – and the community is invited to its annual meeting and awards ceremony on Sunday, March 30. The event celebrates the Federation’s role in building community and ensuring a vibrant…
Angelina’s Ristorante celebrates Nick Kattman’s recent achievement of earning his status as a Certified Sommelier. In the fine dining industry, having a single certified sommelier is considered a mark of excellence, and Angelina’s sets itself apart by boasting two in-house. Kattman and Certified Sommelier Dinah Leach take pride in offering guests an exceptional dining experience…
HBK CPAs & Consultants is proud to announce that we have been recognized with the coveted “Best of Accounting” award from ClearlyRated, a testament to our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and service excellence. This distinguished recognition is based on comprehensive client feedback. The results speak volumes about our dedication to delivering exceptional accounting services…
The Lee Health Foundation has named long-time Southwest Florida patient advocate Kathy Tolentino as its 2025 Phoenix Award winner at the nonprofit’s annual Cancer Care Hero Awards celebration. The Phoenix Award recognizes a community member who, through education or development of new resources, has contributed to reshaping cancer care in the region. Tolentino, director of…
LQ Commercial is honored to announce that the company has been named as a 2024 Top Leasing Firm and a Top Sales Firm in Southwest Florida by the CoStar Group, Inc. Four LQ “Crew” members were acknowledged as overall top producers: Managing Principal, now 23-time winner & only broker in SWFL in 2024 to be…
SCORE Southwest Florida is honored to receive the SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in 2024. The award recognizes SCORE Southwest Florida for exceptional growth in the services provided to local entrepreneurs. SCORE Southwest Florida has been a part of the local small business community for 50 years. In 2024 the…
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz has become Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, a new name reflecting the next generation of leaders for the 62-year-old Southwest Florida law firm. Christopher J. Smith, managing partner, along with his wife, firm partner Andrea Smith, have been the face of the firm for the past…
The Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida has awarded Spiro & Associates’ media director, Don Gross, with the distinguished Silver Medal Award at the 2025 American Advertising Awards. This prestigious honor, presented on Feb. 21 at the Millennial Brewing Company in the city of Fort Myers, recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advertising…